I have had a Teeter for 5+ years. I had cervical fusion and to date, I have been able to avoid lumbar surgery. I got the permission of my surgeon first. I tether my table at about 60 degrees and only stay on it for a few minutes at a time. I can feel the release as my spine decompresses. I can set my table at any incline that works that day. I have scoliosis and I bounced down 15 concrete steps in 2000. My spine was damaged top to bottom. Replacing C4 thru C7 and fusion was done in 2008 and that took care of massive headaches 24/7. I did not like the odds on either top or bottom surgery. The top came out well but I am not yet ready to test the odds for the lower. Inversion has helped me keep walking and decrease my pain. I am a widow of 72 and live alone. I use my table only for decompression. The chiropractor and later PT gave me temporary relief by using a stretching table. Insurance only paid for 2 months each time and took about 3 hours of travel and appointment. I purchased the Teeter after getting approval from 2 spinal surgeons in 2 large cities. They said it would help but with my age and history don’t do it for extended times and don’t do the extreme exercises. I just ” hang” around a couple of times per week. My cats think it is fun to grab my flowing hair and give a yank. It is a relaxing and fun few minutes for all 3 of us. To date, my blood pressure and all my meds have not been a problem nor have my arthritis in major joints. My joints seem to like relaxation.
